Manila Bulletin
Initial estimate puts ‘Ulysses’ damage in Cordillera’s agricultural sector at P26M
Typhoon Ulysses caused initial agricultural damage estimates of P26.95 million in the Cordillera region, affecting 1,014 farmers and 9,209.45 hectares of farmland.
The Cordillera DA reported production losses of 1,234.81 metric tons, with rice and corn crops being the most affected commodities.
Two deaths were reported in Benguet due to the typhoon, and initial assessments indicate P1.3 million in damages to the Benguet Electric Cooperative's infrastructure, causing widespread power outages.
Overall agricultural damage from Typhoon Ulysses is estimated at P969.8 million, impacting 40,519 farmers and 51,241 hectares of land across multiple regions.
These losses add to the significant damages farmers previously incurred from Typhoons Quinta and Rolly.
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